Washburn Review - January 24, 2018 - Issue 15

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Providing a voice for Washburn students since 1897 Volume 144, Issue 15

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Opinion Page 4 Time is up

Sports Pages 5-6

Features Pages 7-12

Track and field places fifth

• Secure your devices: Use strong passwords, passcodes or touch ID features to lock your devices. • Now you see me, now you don’t: Some stores and other locations look for devices with WiFi or Bluetooth turned on to track your movements while you are within range. Disable WiFi and Bluetooth when not in use. • Get savvy about WiFi hotspots: Public wireless networks and hotspots are not secure, which means that anyone could potentially see what you are doing on your mobile device while you are connected. Limit what you do on public WiFi, and avoid logging in to key accounts like email and financial services on these networks.

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• Keep your mobile phone and apps up to date: Your mobile devices are just as vulnerable as your PC or laptop. Having the most up-to-date security software, web browser, operating system and apps is the best defense against viruses, malware and other online threats. • Delete when done: Many of us download apps for specific purposes, such as planning a vacation, and no longer need them afterwards, or we may have previously downloaded apps that are no longer useful or interesting to us. It’s a good security practice to delete all apps you no longer use.

Information courtesy of Jim Tagliareni

Protect yourself online: National Data Privacy Day Courtney Lehrmann Washburn Review courtney.lehrmann@washburn.edu

Keeping your online data private is so important, that there is an entire day dedicated to it. Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day. It is lead by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), being celebrated both in the United States and in Canada. The purpose of Data Privacy day is to help citizens become more aware about cyber privacy, educating people on how to protect their online lives. “Data Privacy Day commemorates the Jan. 28, 1981, signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection,” said Jim Tagliareni, the chief information officer of the ITS Staff at Washburn. “Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day aims to inspire dialogue and empower individuals and companies to take action.” According to Symentac’s 2016 Internet Security Threat Report, the education sector ranked second in the number of cyber security attacks in an industry. “Cyber security is a top priority for [Washburn] Information Technology Services (ITS). We face new threats every day so it’s important to be proactive and continually work to enhance security. We use a combination of best practices, security tools and strategies to protect university

data,” Tagliareni said. As for students themselves, they have their own lives on the internet. Nearly two in three Americans have reported that they have been hacked on social media, and 86 percent stated that they hide some personal information in fear of hackers getting access. “Close to 100 million additional Americans have their personal identifying information placed at risk of identity theft each year when records maintained in government and corporate databases are lost or stolen,” Tagliareni said. Ben Ciummo, a Washburn University graduate with a degree in Computer Science, has a few words of advice for students concerning data privacy. “[Keep] track of all of your passwords and your accounts, [but] not necessarily using the same password for each account. You can use a program like LastPass that stores your passwords, even very long passwords that are hard to get,” Ciummo said. Ciummo also said an added step in protection is having end-to-end encryption, which encrypts something before you send it. Cyber security awareness is important, especially for students who are almost always on some technological device. The amount of breaches are increasing, and with this comes the release of more programs and their vulnerabilities. If students involve themselves in countering cyber attacks and recognizing the gaps in technology, they can help advance their protection.

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Preview: Harvey Relief pg. 3

Photos by Allie Broockerd

Left: Courtney Wallis and Sidnee Brown, senior nursing majors, show the variety of symptoms the infant simulator is able to experience. Right: David Pownell, technology education professor, Lisa Douglass, math education professor and Cherry Steffen, chair of the education department, pose in front of the objects designed and 3D printed as a part of the STEM education program.

WU boasts innovative technology at the Capitol Allie Broockerd Washburn Review alexandria.dellinger@washburn.edu

There are a variety of reasons Washburn is chosen by potential students; tuition price, low cost of living and small class size. Although innovative technology may be a reason that has been previously overlooked, until now. Thursday, Jan. 19 was a

cold, quiet day outside of the Kansas State Capitol building, although a step inside proved otherwise. Washburn, along with several other Kansas universities, put their best foot forward, presenting their newest technology to Kansas legislators. Washburn Allied Health presented a carotid artery ultrasound machine, used to view blood flow and

detect blockages before a heart attack or stroke occurs. Program director of diagnostic medical sonography, Keith Farwell gave legislators the opportunity to view their own carotid arteries throughout the day, as the machine was set up at a table. Washburn’s nursing program showed its newest technology as well, a robotic baby complete with

veins, vitals and the ability to cry. The robot is controlled by the instructor on an iPad, which gives it the ability to simulate real-life conditions. “It’s a great opportunity for our students to practice caring for an infant in a no risk situation.”Amy White, simulation coordinator and lecturer said. See University Day Pg. 2

Photo courtesy of Craig Freerksen

Hurricane Harvey relief efforts continue in Texas Nineteen Washburn students traveled to east Texas over winter break to aid relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. The team worked on houses that were damaged in the devastating floods that Hurricane Harvey brought in 2017.


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